England in control on first day
England bowled the Australians out for just 245 runs, James Anderson coming back with figures of 4-51
Cook gives Australia the Trotts
The first test of this winter's Ashes series ended in a draw as Alastair Cook reached 235 (not out) and Jonathan Trott 135 (not out)
Aussies and Pommies dead even on day two
The second day of the first test went very much the same as the first, England leading by a slender margin
Australian has a birthday to remember
Peter Siddle notched career-best figures of 6 for 54, including a hat-trick, as the Australians took hold on day one of the first test
England jet off for Ashes as Aussie pranksters strike
The England players set off for Australia for the start of their mission to retain the Ashes
England announces squad for Ashes tour to Oz
After a controversial few weeks for cricket, England have announced their touring squad for the winter's excursion to Australia
